Although the transactions in all National Securities this week have
been very moderate, no change of importance has taken place in the quotations. On Monday, Consols for delivery were quoted at 92f, ; and for the 7th of January, 924, 93; yesterday they left off at 921, 93, both for money and time. Reduced and New Three per Cents. were 92i, 93; Exchequer Bills, 28s. to 31s. prem. ; India Bonds, 53s. to 58s. prem. India Five per Cents., 1121 ex div. ; and Four per Cents., 104. The leading Foreign Securities have been in good demand, and prices have ruled firm. The Railway Share Market has been devoid of animation, and prices; have continued to fluctuate. Money has been in improved request, at 1 for the best short commercial paper. The stock of bullion in the Bank of England is 21,663,5771.; in the Bank of France, 40,034,9001.
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